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The sealed ball bearing has 2RS after the Usual ball Bearing number It's easy to get Bearing dimensions and the Metric ones are WAY cheaper. If you can get around to it a substantial fixed length spacer between each race will strengthen the axle and make adjustment More easy. as you only have to tighten the Nut to the correct torque and you don't apply load on the races. A bit of chain oils sprayed around in there will facilitate disassembly and stop corrosion. Water Kills Ball Bearings. Occasionally lift a wheel and spin it. There should be NO race noise, play or resistance to rotation. Nev

The reason for the test figures is to have a RECORD that can be referenced if required. A proper diagnosis would determine the source of the Leak and establish valve lash requirements are Met. it's usually Better to fly the Plane for a while before doing the book test, UNLESS the Plane has sat for a considerable Period NOT inhibited where Boroscope inspection and other servicing might be Sensible before running the Motor ( Ex valve guide rusting Lose carbon under valve seat and pitted valve springs, rings stuck in ring land Cylinder bore rusting and cam lobe Pitting, Impulse mechanism stuck. Leakage at gaskets near hot parts. Muffler baffles intact. Air cleaner element not likely to fly into Pieces and be Ingested.. People who swing props can get a good Idea if there's a SOFT cylinder IF they are used to knowing what "Normal" feels like. IF a motor Misses on one pot on start up don't keep running it and feel which exhaust pipe is not hot. Misting water onto the pipes will do the same identification thing. Nev

IF you wish to Modify a Plane it's complex and tedious to do it and those in the Know have always recommended it's easier to go VH exp. and also RAAus Exp where apropriate I always wished to have a friction Knob on the Citabria throttle But this would be difficult to change legally and it's certainly not rocket science. Like I've already Posted, I think it's the category of choice for Warbirds who would often Have a Parts Problem. LSA is another group where you are in trouble if the Maker goes out of business. Nev

Good Info to Write Up. Nev

Sure, Not everybody likes ME. I GET THAT but they don't really KNOW me as often happens on line. I don't feel this forum is as friendly as it was way back. It's Ian Baker's Forum. He is the Main reason I've stayed Here. IF you have a bit of time just go back about 12 years or so and compare. Also Aviation is Not what it was either. Those days are Gone. Training has not got Better and People are deceased and injured as a result. THAT should be addressed because it's such an Unnecessary waste of life and Hope. IF your basic training is Lacking you Might be carrying a time bomb which at some time may let you down. Be ready to review HOW you do things. Be self critical But not devastatingly so. Safety is My "thing". Your EGO/Pride can be your enemy . An absolute fortune has been spent on my training as applies to Many others I've been associated with who fly full time as a Job. I'm as Passionate about U/Ls as I am about anything. I don't have things to Prove about aviation and I'm STILL Learning. You Never stop. It's not a burden. Comprehending is way better than doing it by numbers. ACES of bases may have feet of CLAY You can Pick a person who's faking it Pretty easily. Being in a critical situation in the air sorts them out When you want them, there's Nothing there. They Know it and you Know it, and they KNOW you Now know it, and never want to look you in the face again They are never your friend again, even though YOU saved the day. Well you are NOT likely to hear this sort of stuff from ,many people and dinner calls. Hoo Roo. Nev

I was not talking about the Rotax's . About 6 posts back I mentioned Callender time for Rotaxs as Pretty exclusive. Back Off will you? FFS. Nev

I'm SICK of it and I'm sure No one else likes it either. nev

"Someone" had one which He aerobated. It might appear in Australian Magazines about 25+ years ago. It was well Known. I think recall it Being up for sale. Not cheaply. Nev

Don't spend Money on Junk with aeroplanes. You end up with Nothing worth having and no money left. Nev

Loctite thread lock is fine. It's a reliable product brand Use the correct one. Nev

Total BS. Maybe you are too sensitive.. I'm NOT interested in Pissing contests. Just Facts. You certainly sling your share of straight out Insults. Look at your Last line as an example. . Nev

But you CAN zero time it by a rebuild to a decked height and tunnel oversize Limit. Despite that I would not rebuild a Continental or Lycoming with more that 2 x TBO There's NO Non Destructive Test for fatigue, and everything that is stressed, fatigues with Cyclic loads Also some metals age Harden. Nev

A new vibration will Indicate "something" is wrong. Do you really want it to be masked? If all the Parts are Balanced to the acceptable figures, I consider that to be the Most acceptable situation. Plus you can swap Parts quickly, knowing it will be within tolerences.. Nev

Can't you take a suggestion about how you present things? I get it ALL the time. I only Post to get Ignored or shot down in Flames. I never beat around the Bush. Is there much Point in that? Nev

Callender time is Pretty exclusive to Rotax but even some assemblies have a shelf life which can usually Be addressed.. Seals and rubber Parts degrade. Nev

I thought the Information Might be Helpful. I was going to Mention 24 exp . Nev

I understand many of the Warbirds are on that. THEY would have more Issues than Most. Nev

I can't see any. but I don't trust the current situation at all. The "experts' say, Go GA exp. (Reply to Marty d.) Nev

What is that supposed to do? Nev

OK.

PM sent. Nev

Bit different to handing someone a spanner. I'm NOT trying to abuse you. I just have extreme difficulty with how you Present your case.. They PARTICIPATED in the Build. (Your words) That's EDUCATIONAL NOT "only assisting". You could assist "Hold things etc" and Learn nothing. Incidentally I am an ex High school teacher and have a 100% pass in PMI with CASA .Have Instructed with GA and RAAus. so perhaps I know a little about passing information on and the Learning Process. .Nev

It IS a bit of a Mugs Game now, but a Lot of us are addicted. After WW2, there was a lot of surplus Planes around and Plenty of wartime pilots who wanted to fly for free at students expense and were always on the controls. Your weeks wages got you about 2 Hours in the air. At Least DCA was full of Pilots who knew how to fly and the Minister for Civil Aviation D.G.Anderson would turn up for PPL's award night and was an ex Bomber Pilot. RNAC had a lot of connections in DCA and we were able to fly into Mascot with a special Procedure and Leave Our Bug Smashers Near the Control Tower. Woe Betide any Pilot who stuffed it up.. Nev

A very simple carby would get you Home. Blowing through the Carby has a lot of Problems. It's not often done.. Nev

Get real M8. Nev